What Can A Family Support Group Do For You?

• Joining the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan and one of its local support groups as soon as the diagnosis has been made is an important coping step.
• Talking and sharing with other family members can decrease the feelings of isolation and helplessness.
• Obtaining current information on schizophrenia, including printed and audio-visual resources, will help the family to better understand the illness.
• Getting informed on the available treatment and support services in your community will better support the family member who is ill.

Summary Chart of Family Support Group Meetings

Benefits to family derived from self-help initiatives